Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of
the magnificent world that is our night sky - and beyond.
From the 150km- (93 mile-) -wide impact craters on the Moon to Jupiter's
Great Red Spot, a swirling storm that started in the 1600s, learn all
about the history of astronomy. Find out about astronomical phenomena
and take a visual tour of the Solar System, complete with stunning
photography of the planets. This easy-to-follow book also makes use of
clear graphics and annotations to explain the science behind the wonders
of the sky.
A definitive month-by-month guide to the night sky, with profiles of all
88 constellations, over 100 star charts, and an almanac of astronomical
events over the next decade, will help you to navigate your way around
the night sky, and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects.
Featuring no-nonsense advice on how to observe the skies using the naked
eye, binoculars, and telescopes, Astronomy is the perfect guide for
keen amateur astronomers, as well as a great reference book for the
whole family.